IKO Instructors Training Courses Maui

The IKO Offers Instructor Training Courses all over the world. Action Sports Maui in an official IKO training Center and offers regular ITC Courses on Maui and other selected locations. Instructor training courses include: Assistant Instructor Courses, ITC Courses, First Aid CPR Training, Boat Courses, and Equivalency Courses, as well as some specialty training courses and clinics.

The IKO ITC (Instructor Training Course) 

ITC Courses are run by a qualified IKO Examiner. The ITC is a 5-day course that will prepare the candidates for a professional teaching career. The course will include knowledge of the IKO system, teaching methodology, technical understanding of the physics of kiteboarding, a practical skills test and a practical teaching assessment. The course is designed to identify the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses and help them to become a “well rounded” instructor.

IKO Instructor Certification

The IKO certification is widely accepted and regarded highly in the industry.

Upon successful completion of the instructor's requirements, the course graduates will receive an IKO Certificate signed by their trainers. Detailed Course requirements are listed on the IKO website. Then the instructors will need to register themselves with the online database (ikorg.com) to receive their IKO instructor ID number. Instructors pay an annual fee to remain in good standing with IKO. Instructors are expected to keep their level of training and competencies current. There are ongoing Continuing Education Programs for instructors after their initial training.

IKO School Network

A worldwide network of schools uses the IKO System. Many great locations have IKO Schools. The standardized system allows instructors (and students) to pass between schools more easily. Students get a certification card with their accomplished levels, to take with them after their lesson so that they can show their competencies at the next school. He student is then free to accumulate their skills at several different schools, until they have enough to be a fully independent kiteboarder.

IKO Kiteboarder Card

IKO Card system is a similar concept to the PADI scuba card. It is proof of certain ability levels, and may in certain situations allow the student to rent appropriate equipment at an IKO center, or allow them to ride at a restricted beach. In Europe and USA some beaches have been closed to kiteboarding due to safety concerns. In a growing number of beaches, authorities are requiring a certification card, as a proof of competency, before allowing the kiteboarder access to the area. The IKO card is one of the cards recognized for this purpose. Primarily the card is useful for the student to gauge their progress, have a feeling of accomplishment, maintain their enthusiasm, and clearly see all the skills they need to master to become independent.

Employment opportunities

There is a huge demand for certified IKO Instructors. We are a growing industry, and have plenty of opportunities to work at home and abroad. After completion of the training and registration on the instruc5or pro-website. Instructors will have access to exclusive job listings that are posted on the IKO's pro website. 

Instructor Exchange

We regularly exchange instructors with other schools, and can find placements in many different destinations. Whether instructors want a working vacation or they are wishing to relocate. 

IKO Level “Two”

After Graduation and registration, IKO instructors, will earn points towards gaining the level-two certification as soon as they teach their first lesson. New instructor will log their hours and their students to get credit towards their next level certification. The instructor should attempt to get 40 positive feedback forms from students, in the first year. After logging the required hours, the candidate will then do a level two written exam. This will qualify them for the “level two”.  

IKO Teaching as a career

The IKO has a program for every level of kiteboarder from their first day onward. A kiteboarder can learn the basics and follow the programs until they get higher levels of training and corresponding certifications. An instructor can plan a career path in the network. The higher the instructor’s level of experience and training , the more schools are willing to pay. The Instructor’s level represents their experience and dedication as an instructor.

For more info on the IKO, please go to:  www.ikorg.com